1/10/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF TH DAY: Erykah Badu – Window Seat

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Window Seat by Erykah Badu is the lead single from her album New Amerykah Part 2. Produced by Erykah Badu and James Poyser the song is low-tempo ballad with lyrics that concern escapism and longing for a lover. The music video for Window Seat features Badu walking the streets Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas slowly stripping to the nude, before being shot by an unseen assassin.

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1/9/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Givenchy Spring/Summer Visor Sunglasses 2017

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Givenchy will release the latest trend in accessories for the Spring/Summer 2017 season. The sports-inspired visor boasts an essence of luxury and opulence, which is what fashion fans expect from Givenchy. Continue reading

1/9/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Congratulations to Golden Globe Winner! Childish Gambino – 3005

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover won Best Actor by an Actor in a Television Series for the FX series Atlanta. This gifted actor, writer, producer, director, comedian, rapper, singer, and songwriter wrote and performed 3005, which released on October 22, 2013 as the first official single from the album.

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1/9/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Meryl Streep Speech The Golden Globes 2017

Meryl Streep used her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes to call out president-elect Donald Trump for appearing to mock a disabled New York Times reporter in 2015. Streep warned that a free press would need to be defended.  Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC (REPOST WITH NEW INTRODUCTION): Gospel Artist Makes Medical Discovery

By Walter Rutledge

Once again a Bible Bigot, this time Kim Burrell, has misused scripture to preach hate and exclusion. The article below originally appeared in Harlem World Magazine in the summer of 2010 shortly after the Deitrick Haddon/Tonex twitter scandal broke. For years the gospel industry had made subtle references and caddy “humorous” comments  about Tonex’s flamboyant gospel stage show. But there was nothing subtle about their reaction when Tonex decided to live in his own truth. Continue reading

1/8/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane Live- (Germany, 1960)

John Coltrane Live from Germany in 1960 is a classic quartet with Elvin Jones (drums), Jimmy Garrison (bass) and McCoy Tyner (piano), but also spotlights him onstage with other jazz legends including Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane (Tenor & Soprano Sax), Wynton Kelly (Piano), Paul Chambers (Bass), Jimmy Cobb (Drums) with guests Oscar Peterson (Piano) and Stan Getz (Tenor Sax). Continue reading

(Repost) 2/21/21 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: K&K Mime- Kirk Franklin Tribute

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The ministry of K & K Mime has expanded the horizons on how we spread the Gospel. Keith and Karl Edmonds began exploring the art of mime at the age of ten, as a means of church involvement. Much to their surprise, they’re artistic creativity was more than just a church activity… it was a ministry. Continue reading

1/7/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Nai-Ke Air Force 1 “Jade”

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nike Sportswear celebrates Chinese New Year with two distinct styles of the Nike Air Force 1 that tie in Jade stone elements. Jade is a one-of-a-kind stone with a signature green hue that traditionally signifies the 35th Anniversary of marriage. It also represents power and wealth, with the stone itself being a symbol of status. 2017 is, of course, the 35th Anniversary of the birth of the Nike Air Force 1, so the reference to the green stone seems only natural. Continue reading

1/6/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Keep It In The Closet

By Adewale Adekanbi
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Keep It In The Closet, the sepia colored music video, directed by Herb Ritts, Michael Jackson is seen dancing with supermodel Naomi Campbell. The video was filmed in late March 1992 in Salton Sea, California and premiered on April 23, 1992. Continue reading